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Which BIOS version is recommended for my HP platform?

At the time of writing (October 2009) the following are the recomended BIOS versions for the supported HP CPU Platforms:

CPU Model

BIOS Rev

Xpress Pro

Media Composer

SN

DS

Notes

HP XW8000

v1.02

N

N

N

N

First Qualified BIOS for Meridien Builds

v1.19

Y

Y

Y

Y

JQ.W1.18_1.19 Rev. A 31 May 2005

HP XW8200

V2.08

Y

Y

Y

Y

v2.10

N

N

N

Y

2.10 Rev. a (11 Oct 2006)

Not recommended for Dual Boot Configs

HP XW9300

V2.05

N/A

N/A

Y

Y

 

v2.06

N/A

N/A

Y

Y

v2.09

N/A

N/A

N

Y

2.09 Rev. a (8 Jan 2007)

Not recommended for Dual Boot Configs

HP XW8400

v2.24

N

Y

Y

Y

v2.37

N

Y

Y

Y

HP XW8600

v1.35

N

Y

Y*

Y

HP Z800

v1.06

N

Y

Y*

Y

v1.14

N

Y

Y*

Y

v1.17

N

Y

Y*

Y

HP Z400

v1.06

N

Y

N

N

v1.14

N

Y

N

N

v1.17

N

Y

N

N

* Supports Symphony Nitris DX. No support for Symphony Nitris (DNA)

 

For more helpful articles and information about BIOS and HP systems, see the following:

How do I install a new BIOS version on a HP XW8400?[268605]

Disabling the onboard NIC on an HP xw8400 causes system instability[266871]

Instructions for reloading drivers and reflashing firmware on DS with Classic Nitris HW[274511]

XW8600 : why do I have problem at startup doing a reboot?[274585]

HP xw9300 BIOS and System Setup Information[247209]

Important to remember before doing a clean XP or Vista O.S. install on a XW8600 running DX hardware[286871]

Confirming the slot location and BIOS configuration of Symphony Nitris platforms. [266539]

LSI BIOS Settings for HPXW9300[246621]

HP Workstation BIOS Revision for Avid DS [236789]

Why does the HP XW8400 not boot from CD?[267489]

Memory settings and Installations for the HP xw9300[246717]

UL5D and HP XW8600, why do I have problems at startup?[273945]

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